After a long search I was able to locate 3 original Lufthansa Bendix Radio Magnetic Indicators used on Boeing 707s! Still missing one but will definitely find that one too.
Category Archives: Instruments
Gauges conversions, photos, how I do it and system descriptions
27
May
May
Vertical Speed Indicator – plain an simple. Original drums and gears removed and replaced with a NEMA stepper motor and a IR sensor for initialization. NEMA is running at 1/16 steps for super smooth and quick needle movements. Stay tuned for upcoming videos of the gauge conversion.
19
Apr
Apr
Kollsman Airspeed Indicator This Airspeed indicator actually came from a B727-100 but since they are identical to the ones installed on Lufthansa 707s I chose this one and painted the 410 kts and 420 kts marker black. Both needles are working on this gauge. While the airspeed indicator is simply connected to X-Plane’s IAS data […]
02
Mar
Mar
Turbo Compressor RPM indicator Simple and quick conversion. About 4 hours total time for designing, milling and built. Uses X27 dashboard stepper motor using its internal stop for position reference. System Description The turbo compressor uses energy of engine bleed air (16th stage) to drive a compressor which sucks in outside air, compresses […]
01
Mar
Mar
Trim Indicator This indicator does not need to be converted. This comes from MSN 19521 Air France F-BLCG (my mother was a flight attendant on AF 707s!) that ended its life in Bratislava after a write off. It was repainted in grey but is otherwise untouched. It can easily be interfaced as it is a […]